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Miss Manners: When is it okay not to invite a coworker to your wedding?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After 22 years together, my “husband” and I are finally getting legally married -- a bit tardy, as same-sex marriage was legalized years ago! We’re neither young nor rolling in cash, so we have a very tight budget and need to keep the guest count on the low side.
Boar’s Head recalls 200K deli meats after Listeria is detected. Throw out these cold cuts.
Multiple Boar’s Head deli meats were recalled after Listeria was detected in an unopened package of liverwurst in an unidentified store in Maryland, health officials announced Friday. Further testing was underway to see if it is the same Listeria strain as the one in a multi-state outbreak that has...
Chipotle CEO fires back at ‘skimpy meals’ claims, then promises to retrain staff at 3,500 locations
Chipotle’s CEO is responding to customers’ claims’ that the company is skimping on meal sizes for the price. Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol told shareholders Wednesday that the fast-casual chain is giving out “generous portions,” despite social media users on TikTok and other platforms who have been saying otherwise.
I can’t believe Wayfair sells hot tubs — and they’re on sale for up to 45% off
I’ve always thought of hot tubs as a great way to relax after a hard day, but not until recently did I realize that you can actually buy them online and for a discount. Wayfair is one of the retailers that I was surprised to find out sells hot tubs online. This well-kept Wayfair secret also led me to discover that they’re now on sale for up to 45% off.
Coach Outlet has an extra 20% off already reduced handbags when you buy 2 or more
Coach Outlet has dropped a big online sale that will score you big savings on more than one Coach handbag style. The sale has already-reduced Coach handbags marked down an extra 20% off when you buy two or more. This includes select Coach shoulder bags, satchels, totes, crossbodies and more.
Dear Annie: Argument with my bestie’s husband leaves me not wanting to visit them
DEAR ANNIE: I argued via text message with my best friend’s husband. After what was a very insignificant incident, I moved on. It wasn’t anything that serious. However, afterward, he was still mad at me and told that to my best friend. My best friend and her husband...
Disney’s Halloween collection just dropped, with over 500 new items to get you in the spooky spirit
It might be a tad early to start humming “this is Halloween, this is Halloween” in the car or belting out Winifred Sanderson’s “I put a spell on you” in the shower, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start getting in the spirit.
Amazon has Adidas Samba sneakers on sale for only $63 — but only for a limited time
Adidas Samba Sneakers have been on the radar since the ’70s and if you don’t have a pair just yet, you can grab them for a massive discount on Amazon. Amazon has the beloved Adidas Samba Sneaker on sale for only $63, instead of $90, for a savings of 30% off — but only for a limited time. The shoe is available in White with Black stripes and Black with White stripes at a discount.
Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine
PARIS (AP) — A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River.
Miss Manners: I ordered the special. It wasn’t good. Should I have told another diner considering it?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I were dining at a mid-priced restaurant. I ordered the special, which ended up sounding much better than it tasted. It wasn’t spoiled and I didn’t send it back, but it was very bland and the consistency was not great. We were...
I’m a mom of 3 and I finally tried the internet-viral Bogg Bag. It’s my family’s favorite summer find
The Bogg Bag you have seen on every summer beach this season is my family’s favorite thing. And yes, you need it, too. I was able to try the rubber beach bag that’s been racking up tons of “Let’s pack my Bogg Bag” videos on TikTok, and I can say with confidence that it lives up to the hype, and then some.
Asking Eric: I never conformed to high school culture, should I attend my 50th class reunion?
DEAR ERIC: My 50th high school reunion is later this year and I’m not sure if I should go. I was a smart kid who moved to an ex-urban town immediately before high school began. I was a science geek, creative, on the autism spectrum but undiagnosed, and a hard-core introvert who didn’t have traditional interests like other girls.
Mother allegedly smothered infant in Bethlehem, and made her scream and gasp
A Carbon County mother is charged with attempted homicide for allegedly smothering her infant and on another occasion making the child, 2 months old, scream and gasp for air, investigators say. The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office on Friday identified the suspect as 18-year-old Abigail Horn, of Lansford. District...
Stanley’s Cross Bottle is now available on Amazon with free shipping
Stanley’s new Cross Bottle was just released on Amazon and you can grab it with free shipping now. The Stanley Cross Bottle is an easy-to-carry 23 oz water bottle you can tote everywhere using the crossbody strap. The water bottle retails for $75. Amazon has the Cross Bottle available...
Dear Abby: I’m no longer attracted to my husband, but how could anyone blame me? He’s not the provider type
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 24 years. We make a good living. I earn considerably more than my husband. From the beginning, he has asked me to split everything with him. (He’s not the “provider” type.) He views me as a roommate, financially speaking. He was used to having his parents bail him out of financial situations.
From skiing to disaster relief: Biden’s green legacy job boom
As President Joe Biden prepares to depart the Oval Office, the end and pinnacle of a half-century of public service, he leaves behind a long legacy now firmly capped with the title of the first green president. In addition to rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, he passed signature legislation, such...
Dear Annie: Am I a narcissist for wanting some ‘me time’?, doting grandmother asks
DEAR ANNIE: I’m a 58-year-old grandmother to two grandchildren: a 7-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl. I’ve been their primary caregiver (besides their parents) since they were born. I still play a significant role in their lives, visiting often on weekends and staying for a couple of nights at a time since I live an hour away.
Anthropologie’s Halloween Shop is open for business, get your holiday haul on before the ghoulish looks are gone
Halloween will be here before we know it, and Anthropologie. The retailer just launched its Halloween and Pumpkin & Fall Shops, with holiday finds ranging from $10 to $298. And if you’re an early decorator, you won’t want to wait to snag these wares for your home — especially if you’ve ever missed out on a trendy Anthropologie Icon Juice Glass debut. You know that ‘Out of Stock’ message can be truly haunting...
Police identify man hit, killed walking across highway near Hersheypark Stadium
A 54-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday morning in Hershey, according to police. Randy Ticknor, of Binghamton, New York, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a Dodge Caravan on Hersheypark Drive, according to Derry Township police. Isaac Young, 29, of Lebanon...
Owala dropped the Great American Road Trip water bottle collection, and you can still grab it now
If your summer plans include a cross-county roadtrip with plenty of stops at memory-making landmarks, the new Owala’s Great American Road Trip Collection is just for you. Owala has released the Great American Road Trip Collection of five special-edition water bottles and a tumbler for $28-$43 that you can still grab online.
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